The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is now accepting entries for the “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.

The Lyrids meteor shower is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak.

Explore on your own with self-guided programs throughout the day.

This series of homeschool programs for students aged 8-12 will meet at the Visitor Center at Lake Anna State Park from 10am - 1pm on multiple dates.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

  Have questions about the shells you find on the beach?

How many animals inhabitants of First Landing State Park can you identify?

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the Spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.

Not all who wonder are lost!

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

Meet at the Big Water Visitor Center and help our resident box turtle have some fun in the sun.

Discover the exciting biodiversity of vernal pools!

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone'.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Seven Bends will be hosting a work day focusing on the Rivers Way Play Space.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Join a Kiptopeke Park Ranger for a guided hike through our nature trails.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect 'fairy stone' that everyone is looking for.

Get creative! Join us for a relaxing arts and crafts program.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

It's time to clean out the Ranger Shed, and boy did we find a lot of stuff.

Pollinator populations everywhere are in a steady decline, but why all the buzz about it?

Join us for a night of bat-tastic fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

If you're camping with us at Chippokes, we would like to extend a warm invitation to attend our special evening ranger-led campfire program.

Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!

Kick off your stay at our ranger-led campfire.

Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing.

Perfect for beginners, this class will help you connect with nature and start your bird-watching journey.

Let's go fishing with friends and family!

Looking for a fun service project this Earth Day?  Help Park Rangers as we preserve the beauty of the Big Water Visitor Center.  We will be cleaning out flower beds, weeding the walkways, and planting native species.  We will meet at the Big Water Visitor Center at 9:00 am!  Come prepared to get your hands dirty, bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.  All ages are welcomed!

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Join the rangers, volunteers and the South Central Chapter of Virginia Master Gardeners for an exciting planting day.

Stewardship Saturday falls during Earth Week this month, so we are going to tackle a conservation project in the park!

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach clean up.

Join us for our spring Nature Photography Series!  April 19 - Wildflowers and Wildlife  May 17 - Bird ID and Photography  June 21 - Wildlife Photography and Scavenger Hunt  On April 19, we'll meet outside the visitor center to review tips for photographing spring flowers and wildlife.  After meeting at the visitor center, we will explore selected areas of the park.  Be prepared to encounter muddy areas!  All types of cameras, from smartphones to professional cameras, and levels of photographers are welcomed.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Start your weekend with fresh air, beautiful scenery, comradery, and a feeling of accomplishment.

Join us to celebrate our natural resources by connecting with recognized Tribes of Virginia and other event partners eager to promote environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation.

We will be celebrating Earth Day with a fair behind our Visitor Center. See what you can do to make this world a better place for everyone.

Take a spring walk of exploration with two Virginia Master Naturalists in this first of a series of seasonal walks planned for children.

The first installment of the "Prowl the Powell" nature series will take place on Saturday, April 19 at 10 am.

Trees have magical qualities which give us many important everyday items and the oxygen we breathe.

Come celebrate Easter at Occoneechee State Park.

What better way to support Mother Earth on this Earth Day than to plant an eco-friendly garden?

Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of vernal pools.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Join Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District (LFSWCD) for an exciting and engaging program about soils!

Bring your camera along and celebrate Earth Day with a Park Ranger on a Nature Photography Hike down the Edgewood Trail just behind the Visitor Center here at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. The Edgewood Trail can be a great place to look for various wildlife, as this trail runs alongside various wetlands, by the river and forests that could be inhabited by turkeys, otters, ducks, and the occasional Bald Eagle!

Want an easy way to disperse plants in your yard?

It's Earth Day Week!

Give back to our beautiful planet and create art at Caledon State Park as a part of our annual Earth Day celebration.

Who can pick up the most litter?

Pick up a BINGO card at the Visitor Center, then take it out around the park and see if you can use your senses to get BINGO!

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

Join us for Mason Neck State Park's Earth Day Celebration, where community unity meets nature's beauty!

Join the Bay Experience Team for a whimsical water adventure.

Discover the wonders of Phenology, the study of the seasonal and cyclical changes in nature, and create your own work of art.

Join our costumed interpreters for a demonstration of historical cooking methods in the Jones-Stewart Mansion's original brick kitchen.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

Join us for "Turtle Time" at Holliday Lake State Park and meet our beloved turtle, Harrold Holliday!

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

Without pollinators, people and all of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not survive.

Meet at the Visitor Center to start learning about our native birds.

Join us in celebrating Earth Day at Pocahontas State Park.

Bring your canine companion and join the B.A.R.K.

Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore the fascinating world of Virginia's aquatic insects, crustaceans, and amphibians with hands-on activities.

Join us for an immersive adventure!

Join us in a fun Earth Day craft to give nature a helping hand and have fun at the same time.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone'.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Can you dig it?  This special program is designed to introduce participants to the wonderful world of fossil finding at Westmoreland State Park.

Celebrate Earth Day with us as we welcome the arrival of Spring by learning about our native wildflowers.

With warmer wetter weather comes springtime fungi!

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Live the 2025 Earth Day theme: Our Power, Our Planet.

Spring has sprung, and there is no better place to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather than at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Join a ranger on a guided hike for Earth Day!

Did you know the park's lakes were built by humans?

Come celebrate Easter at Occoneechee State Park.

The second book in the Adventures of Syd Series, The Forgotten Town of Wash Woods, will be launched in celebration of Earth Day! Meet the author, Danielle Simone, the famous blue heeler Goose, and learn about this kayaking excursion through the Back Bay of Virginia to False Cape State Park.

Join our costumed interpreters for a demonstration of historical cooking methods in the Jones-Stewart Mansion's original brick kitchen.

Eggs come in a range of colors and sizes and not just during Easter.

Ever wanted to learn how to crab?

Join the Bay Experience Team for a whimsical water adventure.

There’s nothing quite like enjoying the great outdoors with a roaring fire, gooey s’mores, and a night sky full of stars, but that wonderful campfire is also a big responsibility.

As spring unfolds at Natural Tunnel State Park, the forest floor begins to come to life with the vibrant colors that Mother Nature offers.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

The Friends of Chippokes, park staff, and volunteers welcome one and all to our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Celebrate Earth Day by uncovering the secrets of Virginia’s trees.

How much do you know about Douthat State Park's past?

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.